The Commissioner of Accounts/City Clerk is an elected position that carries a (4) four year term.  As City Clerk the Commissioner is responsible for executing and archieving all city records as prescribed by State and City Code.  The Commissioner of Accounts is also a member of the City Council where the position requires legislative responsibilities.

These duties include:

• Archiving City Council documents, official proceedings, ordinances, and resolutions
• Collection of property taxes
• Collection water/sewer payments 
• Administering birth and death certificates
• Maintaining boards and commissions applications and appointments
• Issuing handicap permits 
• Maintaining City Council meeting and election materials
• Preparing genealogy records 
• Administering dog licenses 
• Administering marriage licenses 
• Providing Notary Public services
• Publicizing of legal notices
• Recording official documents
• Issuing Hunting/Fishing Licenses